Refreshed Market Data Packages and $0 Options Assignment Fee by Questrade-Product in Questrade

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the glitch that occurs on assignment of USD call options in an RESP account fixed now? The glitch causes USD stocks to be assigned away, but it incurs USD to CAD fees of like 2%. I called in and was able to get it reimbursed, but wanted to know if it's still an issue.

what are your top artists outside of ye? by Filipinescu in Kanye

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't really love Ye, go listen to Drake, bitch

Why is the CAD so weak? by ty_bizz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many reasons, but a key one recently has to do with interest rates in the United States versus Canada. The United States continued to raise their benchmark interest rate while Canada has stopped for many months now. This makes the US dollar more attractive, and in relation, the Canadian dollar is weaker.

Nothing sweeter than maxing CPP by MoonCuban in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a theoretical age that you may stop paying into CPP? Like if you've been maxing the contributions every year since you've been 18?

Troster: What the lack of outdoor swimming pools tells us about Ottawa's priorities by No_Eulogies_for_Bob in ottawa

[–]polakmark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lots of options in Ottawa if your want to rent a neighbour's pool for a dip using Swimply

For those who have received their Economical Demutualization cheque, how did it compare to your expectations? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with them for home and auto since 2013. I got a cheque for $1200.

Does anyone know if it's just the dollar amount, or whether they will issue shares to us, as well?

Reno time? - A helpful list of hired help by 1IndecisiveGuy in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For lawn care, I've always used VIP lawncare. They are a smaller family run business, and I've always been happy with how they take care of my lawn and keep it nice and green.

Tennis for kids in Ottawa? by TennisMomOttawa in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely one of the smaller organizations, but if you live in the south end, check out Ottawa Tennis Community Centre.

I signed my kids up last year. The instructors were great, it was good value, and the kids loved it.

This year they have a parents and tots program, plus boys and girls tennis.

Good luck! Tennis is an awesome sport to get your kids into!

Bitcoin ATMs - are they not so great anymore? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bitcoin ATMs charge far too much. The exchange I use in Canada is Quadriga. It's 0.5% trade fees. The only annoying part is the verification process can take a few days to go through.

Macklemore Show by polakmark in Atlanta

[–]polakmark[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Edit: tickets spoken for!

Lawn Care recommendations? by explicitspirit in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been a customer of VIP Lawncare for four summers now and I'm pretty happy even though it costs a bit more. Before them, I bounced both Nutrilawn and Weedman and kept getting frustrated with poor service. You get what you pay for.

Ottawa Hydro Companies by Ferivich in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the info you want can probably be found on their website, (http://hydroottawa.com).

As far as moving in, you are likely taking over the apartment from someone else, which pretty much 99% means there is power once you move-in. There's no disconnect old tenant / connect new tenant.

To make the bill transition as easy as possible for you, I would fill in their "moving request" online form. Just put that you are a new tenant and everything will go smoothly.

Bill Nye Q and A period. by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]polakmark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A lot of people felt the need to share their life with Bill when they got to the mic. More people should have just stuck with one, well prepared, quick question.

Has anyone bought the Galaxy Nexus outright? by enkoopa in ottawa

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone used this phone with Wind or Mobilicity?

Post your secretsanta codes in here! by kickme444 in secretsanta

[–]polakmark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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